Sep 28, 2023

Paramedic charged for stealing cash from frail older woman

The offending paramedic has denied any wrongdoing. [Source: Shutterstock]

A long-serving paramedic has been charged with stealing money from an 85-year-old woman in Brisbane.

According to a report from 7News the woman, who is frail and uses a walking frame, called paramedics for help after she fell at her unit in the State’s north.

Queensland Police allege that an attending paramedic stole cash from the woman’s belongings while tending to her at her unit.

Neighbours allege they found money in the area of the incident a few days later.

The paramedic has since been charged and stood down by Queensland Ambulance Service. He will need to appear in court. 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Plea to home care providers: “Stop the rorting and introduce pricing caps”

A Private Members’ Bill that will cap the amount of money age care providers will be allowed to charge for “administration” to deliver care in the home to older Australians is being introduced today. Read More

Dawn Fraser Recovering After Hip Replacement Following Fall

After a fall that led to emergency hip replacement surgery, Olympic swimming legend Dawn Fraser is already back on her feet at 87. Her determination and grit remind us why she’s one of Australia’s greatest icons. Read More

Uniting Care to slash 120 jobs in preparation for Aged Care Act

As the Aged Care Act’s start shifts to November following yesterday’s delay, Uniting Care finds some roles no longer workable, cutting 120 jobs at Blue Care. Read More
Advertisement
Exit mobile version